Life as a Modern Dancer
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*This writing was originally published on September 28, 2026 on the pateldanceworks website. Shared here with permission by the author. Turning Toward Exquisite Attention by Bhumi B Patel I’ve been thinking a lot about the many times protesters have used mirrors facing the aggressors as shields so that those approaching…
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College Course Discussion and Reading Material: Economic Realities of Dance in America
Photo credit: little seismic dance company (Katie Faulkner) When asked about "current curiosities," Bay Area choreographer Katie Faulkner wrote: How will I go about making the next…
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New Ideas for the New School Year: Three High School Dance Teachers Share
Creative-based projects….community-based dance….and the beginner's mind…. From Kristin Blatzheim of Apple Valley High School (Apple Valley, MN): After a few experiences with my students last…
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Catching Up with Melecio Estrella (Artist Profile #2)
Melecio Estrella (right) and family Artist Melecio Estrella (Oakland, CA) was one of the first people to write for Life as a Modern Dancer. Five…
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The Arts Administrator’s Alphabet: The Letter L
Design: Jenny Lederer www.jennylederer.com Throughout 2017, we will be using the alphabet as a novel way to unpack the many concepts of arts administration. Please…
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I’m Jill, the creator and editor for this site. I am passionate about sharing artists’ journeys and offering resources and inspiration for the field.
